North Country Angling - Mayfly

Mayfly hatches signal the “sweet of the year” for anglers in the Mount Washington Valley. (STEVE ANGERS PHOTO)

Every fishing season is different. River conditions vary based on snowpack, rainfall, and air temperatures. Pond conditions vary as well. Ice thickness and the number of warm sunny days will dictate how and when a pond turns on to memorable fishing.

This season has been a slow starter. A colder, rainier May than the valley has had in many a year has kept waters cool and bug life lagging. Experienced anglers know that 54 degrees is the magic number for water temperature to activate the bug life and trigger the trout's corresponding reaction.

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